Over 30 pairs of Guangzhou - Hong Kong high speed trains are in use with the duration of around 50 minutes. In addition, there are 12 pairs of normal trains running daily with the total length of 183 km (114 mi) and the duration of about two hours between Guangzhou and Hong Kong.
The high speed trains run along Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong High Speed Railway between Guangzhou South Railway Station and Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station.
Guangzhou to Hong Kong High Speed Train Schedule
(Last Update on Sep 9, 2020)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| G6523 | 11:14 - 12:11 | 0h00m |
| G6507 | 13:13 - 14:13 | 0h00m |
| G311 | 16:03 - 16:57 | 0h54m |
| G6519 | 16:32 - 17:36 | 0h00m |
| G79 | 18:08 - 18:58 | -8h-8m |
Over 30 departures in total; departure time from 06:48 to 21:37; duration from 47M to 1H17M.See also
Guangzhou Schedule Hong Kong to Guangzhou Bullet Train Timetable
(Last Update on Sep 9, 2020)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| G6582 | 08:25 - 09:28 | 1h3m |
| G6528 | 10:36 - 11:34 | 0h58m |
| G100 | 11:10 - 12:00 | 0h50m |
| G6524 | 12:51 - 13:51 | 1h00m |
| G6510 | 21:45 - 22:43 | 0h58m |
Over 30 departures in total; departure time from 08:05 to 22:50; duration from 47M to 1H11M.
See also Hong Kong Schedule
Note: The timetable above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
Hong Kong - Guangzhou High Speed Train Ticket Fare
(Last Update on Sep 9, 2020)
| Business Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat | CNY 432 - 645
USD 63 - 93 | CNY 261 - 344
USD 38 - 50 | CNY 187 - 215
USD 27 - 31 |
Guangzhou - Hong Kong Intercity Through Train
Guangzhou - Hong Kong Through Train, runs between
Guangzhou East Railway Station and
Hong Kong Hung Hom Railway Station with a stop at Dongguan Changping Railway Station.
It is advisable for passengers to get to the departure stations 45 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure time to settle relevant exit procedures. The boarding gates are closed 10 minutes before departure.
In Guangzhou East, passengers can find the waiting room and ticket check points on the fourth floor. In Hung Hom, passengers can find the waiting area on the ground floor, where immigration office and ticket check points are reachable.
Guangzhou to Hong Kong Train Schedule
(Last Update on Sep 9, 2020)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| Z801 | 08:19 - 10:17 | 1h58m |
| Z811 | 09:30 - 11:28 | 1h58m |
| Z815 | 10:37 - 12:33 | 1h56m |
| Z807 | 12:03 - 13:56 | 1h53m |
| Z803 | 14:04 - 16:02 | 1h58m |
| Z817 | 15:38 - 17:34 | 1h56m |
| Z809 | 17:33 - 19:31 | 1h58m |
| Z805 | 19:33 - 21:33 | 2h00m |
| Z819 | 20:40 - 22:36 | 1h56m |
Hong Kong to Guangzhou Train Schedule
(Last Update on Sep 9, 2020)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| Z814 | 08:00 - 09:57 | 1h57m |
| Z806 | 09:24 - 11:23 | 1h59m |
| Z802 | 10:52 - 12:51 | 1h59m |
| Z812 | 12:23 - 14:17 | 1h54m |
| Z816 | 13:11 - 15:08 | 1h57m |
| Z808 | 14:32 - 16:31 | 1h59m |
| Z804 | 16:35 - 18:34 | 1h59m |
| Z818 | 18:05 - 20:02 | 1h57m |
| Z810 | 20:01 - 22:00 | 1h59m |
Note:
Timetable here is for reference only. For the most up-to-date schedule, you can search for it by the tool on the page top.
(Last update on Jan 3, 2020)
| From/To | To/From | VIP Class | First Class |
| Adult | Child | Adult | Child |
| Guangzhou East | Hung Hom | CNY 239 | CNY 119.5 | CNY 203 | CNY 101.5 |
Notes:
1. A child under 5 years old and accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket can enjoy free travel, supposing that the child share a seat with the adult.
2. Children between 5 and 9 years old can purchase child tickets.
3. Passengers aged 10 or above should purchase adult tickets.
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| Guangzhou East Through Train Ticket Counter |
Passengers are required to present the valid passports or ID cards when purchasing tickets.
In Guangzhou: Tickets from Guangzhou to Hung Hom can be purchased 30 days earlier before departure. Passengers can buy tickets on the first floor of Guangzhou East Railway Station.
In Hong Kong:
In Hung Hom Railway Station, tickets are available 30 days prior to departure at the Intercity Through Train Customer Service Center or ticket offices and agents.
In HK, tickets can also be booked on eInstant Bonus terminals found inside some MTR stations. However, the payment can only be done with an Octopus Card. If booking is completed successfully, one will get a “Booking Bill” and it can be changed into a ticket only at the Intercity Through Train Customer Service Centre at Hung Hom Station.
As for ticket change, the destination and class cannot be changed and it should be dealt with at the issuing office. Northbound ticket change should be done at least 30 minutes before the departure and southbound one should be handled 6 hours before the departure time. A ticket can only be changed for once and the changed tickets are non-refundable.
Ticket refund should be handled at where passengers purchase the tickets. Ticket refund procedure should be completed at least 2 hours prior to the departure time. The earlier the ticket is refunded, the more passengers will get back.
| Ticket Type | Time before Departure | % of Refund |
| Northbound Ones | 2 hours - 2 days | 50% |
| 3 days - 14 days | 70% |
| 15 days or more | 100%, but a certain amount of handing fee will be charged. |
| Southbound Ones | 6 hours - 2 days | 50% |
| 3 days - 14 days | 70% |
| 15 days or more | 100%, but a certain amount of handing fee will be charged. |
The refund and changing policy for tickets booked via agancies may be different from one agency to another. For the details, you are advised to contact that agency.
Currently, there are two types of railway carriages servicing the line: 25T and Ktt.
25T (Operated by Guangzhou Railway Bureau)
| Carriage Number | 1 | 2-4 | 5 | 6-10 |
| Type | Luggage + Soft Seat | Soft Seat | Dining Carriage | Soft Seat |
Ktt (Operated by Hong Kong MTR Corporation Limited)
| Carriage Number | 1-2 | 3-7 |
| Type | Premium Class | First Class |
Differences between 25T and Ktt
| Ktt | 25T |
| Decks | Double-decked | Single-decked |
| Seat Selection | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (at certain expense) | No |
| Free gifts | Watson distilled water, napkin | Tibet Spring |
| Dining Carriage | No | Yes |
| Foods | Snacks like egg tart, almond paste and butterfly cookies | Box meal, Haagen Dazs ice cream, marinated chicken drumsticks |
| Souvenir | Hong Kong tourism souvenir and MTR souvenir | No |
| Toilet | One eastern style and one western style on two sides of each carriage | One in each carriage |
| Electricity | Free power bank lending service | Chinese style tripod socket |
| Broadcast | In standard Chinese, Cantonese and English | In standard Chinese and English |
| Bullet Train | Through Train |
| Schedule | Over 30 pairs per day | Around 10 pairs per day |
| Travel Time | About 50 minutes | About 2 hours |
| Ticket Fare | Around CNY 187 - 215 for a second class seat | Around CNY 203 for a first class seat |
| Recommendation Rate |  | |
See also
Hong Kong - Guangzhou Flights
Guangzhou to Hong Kong Bus
How to Travel from Guangzhou to Hong Kong
Major Rail Lines from Guangzhou to:
Major Rail Lines from Hong Kong to:
- Last modified on Mar. 19, 2020 -
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